2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · A7 PRO

A broadly clean MOT history defines this 2018 Range Rover Sport, with only a single advisory-free failure recorded across seven tests since 2021. That failure on 17 September 2025 was a minor major defect concerning insufficient windscreen washer fluid, which was rectified the very next day when the vehicle passed with no advisories at all. The wider pattern is one of largely advisory-free passes, though it is worth noting that the 2022 test flagged a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on both inner and outer edges alongside a nail in the same tyre, pointing to at least one prior instance of localised rear tyre wear. Apart from that isolated event, the record shows no repeat advisories on suspension, braking, structure, or exhaust components, which is a reasonably stable picture for an eight-year-old premium SUV. The recorded mileage of 44,671 against an approximate eight-year age equates to a yearly average of around 5,584 miles, which is low for the class. The MOT record itself shows consistent annual testing from 2021 onwards, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for prolonged periods, even if overall distance covered is modest. Low annual mileage of this nature tends to place greater stress on components that suffer from underuse, such as brake discs corroding on the surface, damp accumulating in the drivetrain and exhaust, and rubber bushes and seals stiffening through inactivity. Equally, the wear-related items that typically accumulate with mileage, including suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and brake pad material, may still present in good condition given the relatively modest odometer reading. Given the 2022 advisory concerning uneven rear tyre wear on both edges of the nearside rear, particular attention should be paid to the rear suspension geometry during any inspection. Worn or sagging coil springs, tired trailing arm bushes, or failing self-levelling air suspension components on Range Rover Sports of this era can all produce that exact inner-and-outer edge wear pattern, and a buyer should listen for clonks or knocks from the rear over speed humps and uneven road surfaces. With the air suspension in mind, it is also worth checking that the vehicle settles to ride height promptly on startup and does not list to one side after being parked overnight, as compressor and air strut failures are a known weak point on this model. On the road, the test drive should include firm brake applications from around 40 mph to feel for any judder through the pedal, which could indicate warped front discs, especially given the low mileage that may have promoted surface corrosion. Steering should be checked for any pulling or vagueness through corners that might indicate worn front suspension arms or bush wear. Under the bonnet, look for any signs of oil misting around the cam covers or coolant staining on the auxiliary radiator, both common on this generation. Finally, inspect the rear tyres carefully for uneven shoulder wear, confirm all four tyres are of matching make and type, and verify that the warning light cluster and infotainment present no faults, as electronics are an area where MOT testing does not provide any direct coverage.